Letter: When will Rockford be safe?

When? When will I feel safe? Having recently completed nine years of military service, I thought the answer would have been, “When I move home to Rockford.” However, the city leaders’ inability to address the crime that plagues this city has made it apparent I have yet to find an answer on my own. If folk...

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Posted May. 8, 2013 at 12:01 AM
Updated May 8, 2013 at 7:20 AM

Posted May. 8, 2013 at 12:01 AM
Updated May 8, 2013 at 7:20 AM

When? When will I feel safe? Having recently completed nine years of military service, I thought the answer would have been, “When I move home to Rockford.” However, the city leaders’ inability to address the crime that plagues this city has made it apparent I have yet to find an answer on my own. If folks like the Holmbecks and Schramms are not safe in our community, why should I feel that my family is?

To the best of my knowledge, I am doing everything I know to do as a productive member of society. I’ve volunteered nine years in the military, I work full time at a well-respected large company, and I continue to pursue higher education. However, everyday that goes by, the lack of action on crime by the leaders in this city further convinces me I am not the type of resident they are sincerely interested in having in the city of Rockford.

Having said that, kudos to the city for recently hiring more police officers. However, don’t give the citizens lip-service; show the community that crime is under control. To Mayor Morrissey, Chief Epperson and all city leaders I ask this simple question: when?